The arrival of autumn brings in a season of vibrant colors and cool breezes. It’s also a time when people around the world gather to celebrate. One of the most recognizable fall celebrations is Oktoberfest, but it goes beyond the beer and bratwurst. Let’s explore the origins of Oktoberfest with how flags and banners are… continue
What is the most difficult situation you’ve ever been through? Have you ever had to make a life changing decision that felt like it could only be a lose-lose situation? We all go through difficult situations, but our armed forces often have to sacrifice their lives for the betterment of the American people. That is… continue
V-J Day, short for “Victory Over Japan” Day, is the day that Japan surrendered, effectively ending World War II. The term is used interchangeably for August 14-15, 1945, on which Japan ceased fighting and the White House announced their surrender, and September 2, when Japan’s formal surrender was made in Tokyo Bay onboard the U.S.S…. continue
Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 in honor of all who have served in the United States military. Although sometimes confused with Memorial Day, Veterans Day is an opportunity to thank not just those who perished in times of war, but the more 18 million veterans who are still alive today. Veterans Day… continue
This month at Gettysburg Flag Works, we’re proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary! We’ve been providing high quality, American made products to our clients and customers for a quarter of a century – and we’ve come a long way since our humble beginnings! As part of our anniversary celebration, we took a few minutes… continue